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  1. DirtyJerzey

    DIY CFL Hood

    Hey Yall, just wanted to share a hood i made many many years ago that i just rediscovered in my storage. Its made from 7/16" OSB (Oriental Strand Board), Surface mounted medium base plastic light fixtures. some Romex wiring, medium base splitters, and covered in Mylar. This worked very well...
  2. jswett1100

    Suggestions on new hoods?

    Right now i've got two 600w hps in the flower room, i'm looking to upgrade my hoods. What hoods are quality doesn't matter the price. just looking for suggestions. Right now i just have the cheap wing reflectors. Thanks
  3. vegetta

    need help with lighting

    im in the middle of an upgrade from cfl lighting. I was thinking about going with a 4 by 4 tent and came across these two lights. I did my research about cool tube and cool hoods. From what I understand the hood has a better light spread then the cool tube but then I found a cool tube with a...
  4. Cannacopia Delight

    High wattage concentrated, or low wattage spread out?

    I am using a 4x6 tent to grow 8 plants, giving me 24 sq. ft. to work with. It is recommended below that at around 20 you want to be using 1000, or the other option is to use two 600 watt fixtures. Would it be better to spread out the light on two lower powered hoods, or have one high wattage...
  5. T.C. Bosby

    Air Cooled Reflector Setup?

    Alright, newb question here. I'm having a terrible time figuring out where the charcoal filter/odor scrubber should go. Is this order correct? Duct --> Intake Fan --> AC Reflector --> Duct --> Charcoal Filter (air expelled outside) Would I need another fan (lower CFM than the intake fan) to...
  6. T.C. Bosby

    Vertical Reflector?

    Any thoughts on the science behind the effectiveness of a vertical light/reflector? Specifically I'm looking at the OG Vertical Reflector by GrowLite. I've read a few negatives regarding it's spread and the vertical height it needs for clearance. Luckily I only need a light spread of 3' x 3' and...
  7. MedicalMike420

    Do I need a inline fan that's made for lights?

    I have an inline duct fan, the light still gives off a decent amount of heat, I'm using a inline duct fan but they have have the ones made for air cooled hoods for like $100 at the grow shop. He said that I shouldn't be using a normal duct fan, even tho he sells them. I'm ready to get one soon...
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